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Published on: June 11, 2019
High-intensity stepwise conditioning programme for improved exercise responses and agility performance of a badminton
Bob Chen1, Damon Mok2, Winson C C Lee3
1Dr BobChen Studio, Beijing, China; Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China.
Objective:
To examine the effect of a high-intensity stepwise conditioning programme combined with multiple recovery measures on physical fitness, agility, and knee pain symptoms of an injured player.
Design:
A single case study.
Setting:
University-based conditioning training laboratory.
Participants:
One 26-year-old male world-class badminton player (height, 190.0 cm; weight, 79.3 kg; left dominant hand; playing experience, 16 years; former world champion) with patellar tendinosis and calcification of his left knee.
High-Conditioning Stepwise Conditioning Programme:
The player received seven conditioning sessions over three weeks. During the programme, there was a gradual increase in training duration and load across sessions while cold therapy, manual stretches and massage were administered after each session to minimise inflammation.
Main Outcome Measures:
The training outcome was evaluated with three different testing methods: standard step test, badminton-specific agility test, and tension-pain rating.
Results:
The conditioning programme reduced knee pain symptoms and improved actual performance and cardiopulmonary fitness during the agility task. The player was able to return to sport and compete within a month.
Conclusions:
A high-intensity stepwise conditioning programme improved the physical fitness while sufficient recovery measures minimised any possible undesirable effects and promoted faster return to elite level competition.
